The National tribune., 1887-09-08
Department GIeanIurs.
DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO

DEAR TRIBUNE: Through courtesy Of our Post
we were given the use Of their hall on social night,
Aug. 10. The hall was well filed, and the pro-
gram opened with = recitation by Helen Hinsdale
Rich, Pas; President OF Custer Corps, st. Joseph.
Mo-. and Past National Aid dear old lady Of 60
years OF age and noble worker in both W.R.C.
and w. g. II. u. for which societies she has spoken
here. Our Past Department Commander Maj. A.
v. Bohn. being present, by request took charge Of
the program, and ut the close made some eneour-
aging remarks. Past Commander Geo. w. Cook,
Commander n. Rollins, the officers of the Post and
many comrades were present. An interesting
feature of the evening was the Art Gallery, where
many mysterious and wonderful things were ex-
hibted for the small sum Of 10 cents. Refresh
ments consisted OF cake, ice cream and lemonade,
and melted Us a nice little sum- Garfield Corps has
80 MEMBERS was organized two years ago, and has
done good work. Officers: President, Dele >.
kelsey: S.V-.P., Sadie Thorne; j. V.-P., Maggie
Shea; Sec'y, Camilla Smith; Teas, Ella Parker;
Chap, Margaret Mcleod; Con-. Maggie Seller;
g., Caroline Kistler. Success to other Corps. May
the good work go on.-~ ., Leadyille, Col.
DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Monday evening. zig %, there
a rousing fraternal reception rendered to Com
mander-in- Chief Lucius Farchld and part Of his
staff by g. l.. Nevius Post, No. l. with 400 visiting
Logan Camp, No. 26, ). of ", and w. s. Payne
Camp, >. Of Y, Belvidere, were present also in
goodly numbers Nevius Relief Corps, not to be
outdone, rendered a banquet TO Nevius Post. Com
mander-in-Chief, visiting comrades and Sons Of
Veterans at GA r. Hall. The ladies fairly eclipsed
all previous occasions. The tables, six in number,
ables. Everything passed off with military pre-
cisiOn under the management of the Corps. Presi-
dent, Mrs. Walter Van Alstyne. All were enthusi-
astic in their praise of the manner in which they
were treated by the Corps.
Mrs. J. h. Sine. Past Department President I'LL
nOis w .R-C., rendered the Commander-in- Chief a
reception at her residence. Monday afternoon.
The rooms were most tastefully decorated with
eveTgreens flowers and the National coiors. At
OF each guest was fine button-hOle bouquet. The
table presented a fine appearance with its deco
rations and edibles. There was great abundance
and variety to which all did ample Justice. There
were "a representatives of the GAR, W.RC. and
Sons OF Veterans present Mrs. Sine and her
worthy soldier husband were untiring in their ef-
forts to make IL pleasant for all. Adjt-Gen. Gray
and Phil Cheek, Senior Aid. accompanied Gen.
Fairchild--Harry NJ. Platner, Rockford, Ill.
DEPARTMENT OF IOWA.
DEAR Tribune: Fort Donelson Corps, No. 90
have entertained guests from the Humboldt and
Webster City Corps. Mrs. Foster President of the
Humboldt Corps; Miss Minda French Secretary !;
Miss Mary Stoddard, Treasurer, and Mesdames
Clara r. Hardness. Kate Sample, F. +. French
and Buekhods arrived in the city in the forenoon,
and in the afternoon Mrs. Wickware President OF
the Webster City Corps; Miss Lette Young, Treas
urer. and Mesdames Zub.in, Perkins, Scott and
Nanwinkle. The ladies were conducted to the
Post rooms by Past President Louise III. Arey and
President Lavinia johnson. A supper consisting
OF fried chicken. rolls cake peaches. ice cream tea,
coffee. etc. was served In the Post dining room,
after which business meeting of No. 20 was held.
The visitors returned to their homes on the late
train apparently well pleased with their reception,
and satisfied with the working order of the Corps.
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas our beloved President, Lavinia John
son, Is about TO depart for IA distant cline, and is
with this evening" perhaps far the last time be 10
ReSOtred That We sincerely regret that circum-
stances have rendered 1t necessary for her TO leave
Resolued That # is the earnest wish Of this Corps
that she may find pleasant home in the country
to which she Is going, and we predict for her many
pleasant friends.
Resolved, That we hope that she will be heartily
welcomed by the Woman's Relief Corps Of the De
partment To which she Is going, and which is the
home of our worthy National President. and that
she may find much To- do for the Grand Army ol
the Republic wherever she may be.
Mrs. Nettie Guild has been elected Treasurer OF
No. %. to ill the vacancy occasioned by the dis
charge OF Beatrice Boyd. The Corps is in pros
porous condition, having about $50 in the treasury
Edith Train, Fort Dodge. Iowa
DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Since the election Of Emma A.
BedeIl Department President last March we
| have instituted 10 new Corps, with charter mem
bership of 46l. Ofthese new Corps the largest, al
Louisburg. had AZ and the smallest, at Lakin. IA
Our Department has now l59 working Corps. The
! 10 largest, according to reports ending June 30
| 1851 are No. 6l at Larned, with % members No
/ Bend, s5; No. III, Newton, SO; No IL. Ellsworth
~; No. IS Nicler5on 60; No 4. Paola. 81 No. IL
| Wamego 81; No. 55, BelOt, 81 The number OF
soldiers soldiers families who assisted
during the first quarter were 25i. and the second
| quarter l75. The number assisted who were no;
soldiers families of soldiers were, first quarter
| los; second quarter, 49, The money expended
for relief during the first quarter of 1887 amounted
to s6509i and for the second quarter sT79.2S. The
clothing given during this time Is not counted in
dollars and cents but II added great deal of COM
i fort To many who were needy. The personal care
and sympathy extended in cases of sickness cannot
/ be compared with money, and none but those who
have iet their need and appreciated their recep
] ton realize their worth A surplus in the
treasury OF a corps Is not uncommon. In such
part OF the money - turned over to the Pcs
/ to which the Corps Is auxiliary; S99iS was thus
| the same way the second quarter. The work Of
| the Department Treasurer. Mrs. r. NJ. Wharry, al
Topeka, in receiving and distributing supplies
among the Corps has been unprecedented in the
history of this Department and shows healthy
/ growing interest In our work. In conclusion,
wish IT, say. what believe To be the earnest sent
| ment of every member of our Order. that mp
preca,e the strong efforts being made by TIE Ma